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Seating For Sale
Mid-Century Ico Parisi Teak Bench, Italy 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very rare bench attibuted to Ico Parisi in 1950s. The low seat is made of teak with burnished brass details Restored, sanded and oil finished. Wear consistent with age and use.    
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa from Skellefteå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand to its original color. The sofa has some retouches. The kitchen sofa is a hallmar...
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1820s Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

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Pine

Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bar Stools, Hand-Tanned Leather, Colombia, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bar Stools, Hand-Tanned Leather, Colombia, 1960's Mid-century modern bar stools designed by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano. Colombia, in the 1960s. H...
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1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig & Gino Maggioni Pair of Bentwood Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig & Gino Maggioni, pair of lounge chairs, walnut, natural cord, Italy, 1940 Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig (1896-1945) and Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) designe...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cord, Walnut

Set of Twelve Minton-Spidell Louis XV Style Suede Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand bespoke set of twelve French Louis XV style dining chairs by Minton-Spidell Los Angeles, CA. Handmade by Minton artisans featuring hardwood frames upholstered with light French...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Seating

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Hardwood, Suede, Fabric

21st Century Modern Almourol 4-Seat Sofa Leather Handcrafted by Greenapple
Located in Cartaxo, PT
21st Century Contemporary Modern Almourol 4-seat sofa camel leather handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple A contemporary design piece inspired by the irregular shape of A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Yellow Aluminum Entry Bench
Located in New York, NY
The Foundation Entry bench is made from brake-formed 1/4" aluminum plate and comes standard in waxed aluminum with one lower shelf. Additional shelves can be added upon request. As w...
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2010s American Modern Seating

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Aluminum

‘AEO’ Lounge Chairs Designed by Paolo Deganello for Cassina, Italy 1973
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of two ‘AEO’ lounge chairs designed by Paolo Deganello for Cassina, Italy 1973. These lounge chairs are an unorthodox interpretation of the modern design armchair at that time ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Chairs, Signed, Set of Twelve
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Post-Modern design by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International is called the 'Handkerchief' stacking chair, labelled underneath with early production (original...
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1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Cognac Leather 'Bounty' Loveseat by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely example of the 'Bounty' series by The Pace Collection in the early 1980s, this deep seated tufted leather loveseat was designed by L. Davantazi and produced by Elam for Pace...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

21st Century Modern Timeless Chair Dedar Bouclé Handcrafted Greenapple
Located in Cartaxo, PT
21st Century Contemporary Modern Silhueta Chair with Armrests Beige Cotton-Linen Blend Bouclé Fabric Faux Fur Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. A timeless piece and c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood

Custom Made Walnut and Boucle Round Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Dagmar design Blek ottoman A custom-made round ottoman with solid wood frame developed & produced at our workshops in London. These examples have frames in fumed and oiled oak ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut

Restored Pair of 1960 Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchairs Ottomans
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer extremely rare and important pair of fully restored, original, Herman Miller No1 & Herman Miller Hillie circa 1958-1960 black leather and Rosewood lounge ar...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Felted Sheep Cube with Wool Ribbon by JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Felted wool fabric made in our workshop, each one one-of-a-kind from our painterly felted wool over a finely upholstered ottoman with wood legs. The ottoman is manufactured in Por...
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2010s American Seating

Materials

Wool

Nido Chair
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Nido chair seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary styles to create a luxurious club chair. A precise walnut frame gives structure, while the soft golden velvet tufting an...
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2010s American Seating

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Dining Chair from Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four modernist chairs was manufactured by the Danish manufacturer Glostrup Møbelfabrik during the 1960s. They are made of solid teak in a warm shade of brown. The seat is...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Gerrit Rietveld Red Laquer Zig Zag Chairs for Cassina, Dutch Design Classics
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gerrit Rietveld; Cassina; Italy; Dutch design; Mid-Century Modern; The inconic 'Zig Zag Chair' was designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011 and manufa...
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Six Jens Risom Side/Dining Room Chairs Model 666 for Walter Knoll 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of six Jens Risom side / dining room chairs model 666 for Walter Knoll. Model in solid oak and braided polyvinyl strips. These chairs are in original and untouched condition, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

PH Snake Chair, chrome, yellow painted satin matt, wood seat/back, visible tubes
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Snake Chairs flowing lines within its steel tube design are inspired by the strong yet flexible body of a snake. It is multi-use and fits any room at home, in the apartment, i...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Chrome

1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' sofa First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden's design ico...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Beech

Horizon Bench by RAIN, Contemporary Bench in Wood, Limited Edition
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This contemporary bench shows that perspective is a visual illusion that gives the notion of depth to an image. The Horizon bench has its shape drawn from this concept, having a widt...
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2010s Brazilian International Style Seating

Materials

Wood

Carson Ottoman Deep Tufted Legs Custom
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The simple Carson ottoman strikes a perfect balance of modern clean lines and traditional details. It features a slight pull, piped details, semi-attached seat cushion, spring edge, ...
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2010s American Other Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mary Chair with Armrests Black Leather Black Beech Polished Stainless Steel
Located in Cartaxo, PT
21st Century Contemporary Modern Mary Chair with Armrests Black Leather Black Beech Polished Stainless Steel Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Mary is anything but com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Morgan Chair tight seat and back Sleeper chair woods oak maple walnut custom
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The sleek Morgan chair is cozy and charming. It is accented by tapered legs and strikes the perfect balance of utility and sophistication.
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2010s American Other Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Wooster Ottoman custom ottoman tufted wood base red pull tufted tight seat wood
Located in Ridgewood, NY
A poised piece, this simple yet energetic ottoman is another great balance of modern and traditional flair with a wide base to meet the proportions of the chair.
Category

2010s American Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Blackened White Oak Dining Chair with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We’ve been tasked to design an effortless, elegant, honest and most importantly comfortable dining chair for chef Eric Bost, whose restaurant Auburn, we've been designing for the pas...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Custom Made Walnut and Boucle Round Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Dagmar design Blek ottoman A custom-made round ottoman with solid wood frame developed & produced at our workshops in London. These examples have frames in fumed and oiled oak ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Danish cabinetmaker 1940s lounge chairs reupholstered in luxurious cotton-wool blend off-white bouclé fabric from Chase Erwin in England. This pair of chairs were made in ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Dark Brass Frame and Cream Wool by Lara Bohinc
Located in London, GB
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its long, wavy floating seat. The two...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Eero Saarinen ‘Tulip’ Armchair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Tulip' armchair, fiberglass, aluminum and leather, United States, 1955-56. This armchair with patinated black leather is from the 'Tulip' collection and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Custom Made Oak and Shearling Round Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Esko Ottoman A custom-made round ottoman with solid wood frame developed & produced at our workshops in London. This example has an oiled walnut frames with seat ...
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2010s British Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut

Jansen Daybed, Distressed Paint Finish, Louis XV Style, Seating
Located in Stamford, CT
A carved and painted Louis XV style French daybed in the Maison Jansen Fashion. The Swedish painted finish and carvings having full original fabric with a matching box spring and cus...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair of Italian 1970s Rope-Inlaid Lounge Chairs with New Cushions
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1970s Italian rope-inlaid lounge chairs, with geometric line patterns in a contrasting color. Oversize square bases sit firmly on cylindrical metal legs. The shearling ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Rope

White Oak Dining Chair with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We’ve been tasked to design an effortless, elegant, honest and most importantly comfortable dining chair for Chef Eric Bost, whose restaurant Auburn, we've been designing for the pas...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contemporary Bench with Handwoven B&W Upholstery
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Cloud collection was created around the concept of tress. These contemporary styled benches and stools are made with cotton fabric and foam stripes, woven and stitched by hand. E...
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2010s Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian Three-Seater Sofa by Carl-Erik Johansson for Bay Furniture, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Böja three-seater sofa was designed by Carl-Erik Johansson for the Swedish manufacture Bejra Möbel during the 1960s. The organically shaped frame with contoured armrests is made...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s waterfall bench by Steve Chase. Newly recovered with a burnout pattern velvet fabric. Measurements: 47” Wide, 18” Deep, 18.5” High.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Rare Spear Loveseats by Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Danish' for Selig
Located in Belmont, MA
Two Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen (Danish, 1921-2003) for Selig Spear Love Seats, Denmark, c. 1960, walnut, brass, steel, each with round Selig tag, ht. 26 1/2, wd. 50, dp. 31 in. This pair o...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Art Deco Style Halden Armchair Handcrafted in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Cartaxo, PT
21st Century Contemporary Art Deco Style Halden Armchair Brass Chenille Oak Root Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Inspired by the Norwegian homonym border town in th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Glide Ottoman Round Custom Hidden Castors
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The smart and simple Glide Ottoman can be used as a seat at a table, a place to kick your feet up, or both. Boasting hidden casters, the delicate curves of its sides subtly remove th...
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2010s American Other Seating

Materials

Fabric

Jää, Sustainable Indoor and Outdoor Bench Made with 100% Recycled Plastic
Located in Leicester, GB
Jää - a Finnish word for both ice and ‘please stay’. The inspiration for this project came from the beautiful and practical nature of recycled plastic and it’s environmentally fri...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

21st Century Modern T50 Armchair Dedar Bouclé Handcrafted by Greenapple
Located in Cartaxo, PT
21st Century Contemporary Modern T50 Armchair White Wool Bouclé Fabric Handcrafted in Europe by Greenapple. Inspired by the 50s retro design, this armchair is a refined piece that a...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Outdoor Cacao Swing Handmade Crochet in UV Protected Yarn with Burmese Teak Wood
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
These swings are light, dreamy and perfect for enjoying the outdoors. They are composed of nearly 100 handcrafted elements from a signature UV protected yarn, designed and produced e...
Category

2010s Israeli Seating

Materials

Cotton, Polyester, Teak

White Oak Dining Chair with Leather Seat or Dining Chair GH2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reminiscent of an old farmhouse chair, the dining chair GH2 is second in the collection of chairs designed for the restaurant Auburn in Los Angeles. The piece is handcrafted by our t...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern, Haussmann Armchair, by Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design, 1964
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Haussmann chair is a vibrant timeless piece of comfort and elegance. This unique three-leg chair premiered at the "Haussmann Expo 64" and was designed by Robert & Trix Haussma...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Baxter Chair custom loose seat cushion metal legs
Located in Ridgewood, NY
This sexy, nostalgic chair is sensually modern with well-defined but not overstated curves that scream vintage madness. The subtle understated minimalism is a tribute to the golden y...
Category

2010s American Seating

Materials

Fabric

Ginger Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor UV Protected Textile Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota Saddle Swings are lightweight and compact. They are perfect for enjoying the outdoors and kids love them too. You can easily take the hammock like swing with you to hang dur...
Category

2010s Israeli Seating

Materials

Cotton, Polyester, Teak

Olof Ottelin "Duetto" Sofa for Kervo Snickerifabrik Stockmann, Finland, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lovely “Duetto” loveseat was designed back in the 1950s to bring the sitters closer together. This intention is clearly traceable in Ottelin’s drawings, where the back was drawn...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Double Bucket Stool, Wide Side Table or Seat with Bentwood Handle in Solid Ash
Located in Oakland, CA
The Double Bucket Stool is a generous single seat or side table. The third of four versions from the Bucket Stool Collection, a family of solid ash furniture featuring bentwood handl...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

21st Century "Duplet Chair" by Kim Da Eun, Black Organic Bench
Located in madrid, ES
Material: frp Custom possibilities: black/ivory Interested in the interaction of human beings with the furniture that surrounds them. Her work is characterized by organic curves...
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21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Leather Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary pair of art deco-style lounge chairs are hand-crafted out of wood and leather combination, are in great condition, and have been professionally restored by our craft...
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1970s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

21st Century Modern Unfinished 3-Seat Sofa Handcrafted in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Cartaxo, PT
21st Century Contemporary Modern Unfinished 3-Seat Sofa Cotton Velvet Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple A seemingly unfinished piece, this sofa was created for the ones...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

21th Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric

18th Century Swedish Early Gustavian Pair of Armchairs by Johan Erik Höglander
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Gustavian period armchairs signed by master craftsman Johan Erik Höglander, Stockholm 1777-1813. Considered to be one of Sweden's best chair makers during the 18th century....
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a warm grey sheepskin and feature oiled oa...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Misha Chairs Lacquer & Velvet Customized BM Matching Colors- Black, White, Taupe
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Misha chair strikes just the right balance between style and comfort with its sleek slipper chair shape and the perfect combination of glossy lacquer and rich textured fabric. Th...
Category

2010s American Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Lacquer

Lounge Chairs, Italy 1970s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of lounge chairs with brown leather upholstery in original condition.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Progetti Wingback Chair by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti in Bouclé Wool Fabric
Located in Almelo, NL
Modern Progetti wingback chair / arm chair by Umberto Asnago For Giorgetti In New Bouclé Wool Fabric. Stylish and very comfortable chair and elegant curved wooden legs. The structure...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Antique, New and Vintage Seating

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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